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Y80 DTS

2008 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

98,987 mi
Last recorded98,987 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY80 DTS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 98,987 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2025 98,324 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 95,516 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 92,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 87,547 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively light scoring on both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2021 84,306 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt pass front

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt pass rear

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 84,306 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt pass front

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt pass rear

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 81,573 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 77,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 70,211 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2017 63,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

underbody components corroded.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 59,526 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 54,193 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 48,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 40,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play in offside front shock absorber

Pass 26 Oct 2012 35,244 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 28,961 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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Y80 DTS is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 69,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y80 DTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y80 DTS is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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